Abandoned for failure to respond (ABN2)
The trademark application was abandoned because a required response or document was not filed by the deadline — usually a missed Office Action response. The application is dead unless a petition to revive is granted within a limited time.
Updated September 2, 2026 · Reviewed by CopyMark Law Group
- Official USPTO wording
- ABANDONMENT — FAILURE TO RESPOND / NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT
- Also recorded as
- ABN2, MAB2
- Typical next step
- If abandonment was a mistake, consult counsel immediately about a petition to revive. Otherwise, you may need to file a new application if you still want federal protection.
- Typical deadline
- Petitions to revive are typically due within two months of the abandonment notice, with an additional fee.
What this means
The USPTO closed prosecution. You no longer have a pending application for this serial number. Revival may be possible if the failure was unintentional and you act quickly.
What usually happens next
If abandonment was a mistake, consult counsel immediately about a petition to revive. Otherwise, you may need to file a new application if you still want federal protection.
Petitions to revive are typically due within two months of the abandonment notice, with an additional fee.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between ABN2 and MAB2?
ABN2 records the abandonment processing; MAB2 is the related notice event. Together they indicate the application died for failure to respond timely.